Rice County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rice County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27131
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 131
Geography
- Land Area
- 495.85 sq mi
- Water Area
- 20.10 sq mi
- Total Area
- 515.95 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.350775
- Longitude
- -93.298513
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 64,170
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 50,327
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 58,885 | 91.8% |
| Hispanic | 5,287 | 8.2% |
| White | 52,933 | 82.5% |
| Black | 3,331 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 1,242 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 180 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 107 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 47,301 | 94.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,023 | 6.0% |
| White | 43,223 | 85.9% |
| Black | 2,416 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1,202 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 384 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 67,917
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $83,397
- Poverty Rate
- 9.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,157
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 53,994 | 79.5% |
| Black | 4,589 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 1,545 | 2.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 38,883
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 14,886 | 38.3% |
| Republican | 12,330 | 31.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,667 | 30.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 18,716 | 48.1% |
| Female | 19,924 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 29,433 | 75.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,530 | 3.9% |
| Black | 289 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 656 | 1.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 28,084
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 72.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 22,152 | 75.3% |
| Hispanic | 687 | 44.9% |
| Black | 122 | 42.2% |
| Asian | 406 | 61.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 13,552 | 72.4% |
| Female | 14,392 | 72.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,653 (25.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 13,207 (31.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 25,295
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $318,943
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,152
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 67.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 12.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.